What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Helston?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Helston is to train and bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Helston?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at The Parade via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Redruth via Stratford, London Paddington and Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Colchester to Helston?

The distance between Colchester and Helston is 355 miles. The road distance is 331.1 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Helston without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Helston without a car is to train via Totnes which takes 8h 48m and costs £140 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Helston?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Colchester to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Helston bus from?

Colchester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Helston train from?

Colchester to Helston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Helston?

The best way to get from Colchester to Helston is to train via Totnes which takes 8h 48m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Colchester to Helston bus arrive?

Colchester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Helston train arrive?

Colchester to Helston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Helston is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Colchester to Helston.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Helston?

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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Colchester to Helston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Totnes
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the train from Totnes to Redruthtrain
8h 48m
£147–266
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, line 36 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
7h 5m
£46–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
12h 30m
£65–99
Drive 329.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Helstoncar 329.2 mi
6h 31m
£82–118
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
11h 9m
£152–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
12h 40m
£64–110
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
9h 42m
£176–536

Colchester to Helston by train and bus

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Distance: 353.2 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Helston, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Tyre Centre via Stratford, London Paddington, Totnes, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Parade via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 12h 40m.

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